Course Outline
Reviewing Fundamentals and Data Model Design Principles
- Grasping the data modeling layer within Power BI
- Exploring Star and Snowflake schema concepts
- Establishing and managing relationships between tables
Getting Started with DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
- DAX syntax and data types
- Distinguishing between calculated columns and measures
- Essential DAX functions: SUMX, CALCULATE, FILTER, RELATED
Advanced DAX and Business Logic Implementation
- Time intelligence functions (YTD, MTD, QTD)
- Conditional logic and dynamic calculations
- Ranking, running totals, and comparative metrics
Data Transformation and Performance Optimization
- Utilizing Power Query for advanced transformations
- Efficiently integrating multiple data sources
- Enhancing performance through query folding and relationship optimization
Advanced Visualizations and Interactivity
- Custom visuals and App Store extensions
- Drill-downs, bookmarks, and what-if parameters
- Creating paginated and dynamic reports
Performance and Governance in Power BI
- Best practices for dataset management
- Optimizing refresh schedules and query performance
- Implementing row-level security (RLS)
Practical Project: Constructing a Sales Intelligence Dashboard
- Developing KPIs using DAX measures
- Designing a model-driven dashboard for actionable business insights
- Applying governance and sharing best practices
Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of the Power BI interface and report creation workflows
- Practical experience in constructing dashboards within Power BI
- Fundamental knowledge of data relationships and filtering mechanisms
Target Audience
- Business Intelligence specialists
- Data analysts and reporting experts
- Developers focused on data visualization and analytics
Testimonials (4)
How to use relationships in Power BIand the differences between columns and measurements
LEUNG Chun Hei - HAESL
Course - Advanced Power BI: Data Modeling, DAX, and Enhanced Analytics
The application of Data Modelling and DAX
Rachel KY Wong - HAESL
Course - Advanced Power BI: Data Modeling, DAX, and Enhanced Analytics
Emoji setting. SharePoint data source linkage. Concept of DAX in measure and column.
Lam Chit Wui (Ray) - HAESL
Course - Advanced Power BI: Data Modeling, DAX, and Enhanced Analytics
Calculate, Measure